SASSA will add R10 to Social Grants in South Africa starting October 2025. This money helps many South Africans buy food & pay bills. The extra amount will support old people disabled persons and kids who need financial help. Living costs keep going up so this increase will make things a bit easier. The grants include different types of support. People can get money through age pensions & disability payments. There are also special grants for those who take care of others and war veterans. This money lets people buy basic things like food and medicine. It also helps them pay for important services they need.
R10 Monthly Raise in SASSA Grants from October 2025 – Full Update
SASSA will add R10 to all social grants starting October 1st 2025. This change will affect everyone who gets money from SASSA. The R10 boost might look small but it makes a difference to people who depend on these grants to live. The extra money helps people buy food & pay for basic needs like electricity and medicine. Old people & disabled persons often rely only on these grants to survive. Many families who get grants have several people to take care of so even this small increase can help them manage better.
SASSA October 2025 Social Grant Hike – Who Benefits from R10 Increase?
| Department | South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) |
|---|---|
| Post Title | R10 Increase In Social Grants From October 2025 By SASSA |
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Increase Amount | R10 |
| Eligible | Seniors, disabled residents, households with low income |
| Payment Frequency | Monthly |
| Category | South Africa Finance |
| Official Website | http://www.sassa.gov.za/ |
When Will the New R10 Social Grant Amount Start? SASSA Payment Timeline Inside
Older People:
– Thursday October 2 Disabled People:
– Friday October 3 Child Support:
– Monday October 6 Care Support:
– Monday October 6 Foster Care:
– Monday October 6 Extra Help Grant:
– Thursday October 2 and Friday October 3 Make sure to get your grant on these days.
This helps you avoid waiting and gets you your money faster. The new grant amounts start from October 1 2025. Remember to bring your ID when you collect your money. You can choose how you want to receive your payment. Just pick what works best for you.
Rand 10 Increase in SASSA Grants – Payout Breakdown & Grant Types Affected
| Type of Social Grant | Apr 2025 – Sept 2025 | Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Age Pension (60 – 74 Years) | R 2,310 | R 2,320 | R 10 |
| Old Age Pension (75+ Years) | R 2,330 | R 2,340 | R 10 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R 2,310 | R 2,320 | R 10 |
| War Veterans Grant | R 2,330 | R 2,340 | R 10 |
| Disability Grant | R 2,310 | R 2,320 | R 10 |
| Grant in Aid | R 560 | R 560 | – |
| Social Relief of Distress (SRD) | R 370 | R 370 | – |
October 2025 SASSA Social Grant Update – New Amounts, Dates & Key Changes Explained
SASSA has announced a R10 increase for most social grants starting October 2025. The new amount will apply to people who get old age pension, care dependency grant war veterans grant and disability grant. The Grant in Aid & SRD payments will stay the same as before. People who get these grants don’t need to do anything because the new amount will come automatically in their monthly payment. SASSA updates the grant amounts twice every year in April and October. They do this to help people deal with the rising cost of living. You can find more details about social grants & increases on the official SASSA website.
